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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

8

Vanoss Social News Notes Visitors From Oklahoma City Wynnewood

Mr and Mrs Carl Chambers of Oklahoma City visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Leo Mc Ninch. Mr and Mrs M E Moore of Wynnewood spent Thursday and Thursday night in the Clifford Miller home.

Carl Chambers Oklahoma City Leo McNinch M. E. Moore Wynnewood Clifford Miller A. L. Hathaway Roff Pat Landrum Dale John Dunn

Local Briefs: Community Notes On Visits and Updates

Billy Ray Davis drives a new 46 Plymouth. Deloris Perry spent Monday night with Arlene Jones. Ada visitors include Mr and Mrs Berry Bishop with Monroe Abbott. Grant Johnson family mourns. Various locals host and visit starting Sunday. Carolyn Muller returns to school after knee fracture. Louis Holland from Oklahoma City visits with parents Ezra and wife. Earl Patterson now works in lumber near Stockton California.

Louis Holland Oklahoma City Mrs Ezra Holland

Parishes Visit Garden City Couple

Mr and Mrs Lee Parish of Garden City Kansas visit Mr and Mrs Christian Berger. Mr W T Gasaway works on a new shop and garage with Bryan and Samps McCown Sunday until cement runs out after laying five layers of blocks and flooring.

Mrs. Lee Parish Garden City, Kan Mrs Christian Berger

Community Welcomes Mr and Mrs George Scarbrough Back

The Vaness community extends a welcome to Mr and Mrs George Scarbrough as they return from a long stay in Arizona and settle back in Vaness.

George Scarbrough Vaness Arizona

Vaness High School Baccalaureate and Senior Class

Holland Baptist pastor Rev. Pat Murphy spoke at the Van ess Seniors baccalaureate in the high school auditorium on May 16. The event included a processional by Reita Sturdivant and a benediction by Rev. Earlin Haskins. Twenty six seniors led by John Berry and Lynwood Cantwell graduate this year the largest class in years and depart Thursday morning for a Galveston trip sponsored by Mr and Mrs Herbert Kinsey.

Pat Murphy Holland Baptist Church Oklahoma City Vaness Reita Sturdivant E. H. Grose Pickett Methodist Church Vaness H. D. Club Latricia Clark la Juan Kinsey Betty Ellis Sue Lantz Dorothy Roberts Charlotte Bratcher Patsy Martin June Hunt Norma Jean Bratcher Bobby Sue Voyles Carol Ann Rutherford Nancy Jo Vanlandingham Janie Lou Nelson Mrs. Ross Earlin Haskins John Berry Lynwood Cantwell Joe Carl Grey Floyd Holman Kenneth Hurley Jimmy Roundtree Leroy Stonecipher Eugene Summers Paul Sutton Wylie Webster Charles Wood Oma Jean Burdine Patsy Coffey Wanda Sue Davis Willa Duckworth Mary Ann Griffith Lorene Holman Velta Johnson Betty Kirk Sabra Landreth Frances Maddox Charlotte Moore Helen Peddox Helen Pedersen Mildred Pennington Thelma Ruth Tucker Velma Lea Vavies Galveston Tex Herbert Kinsey

Farm Family Travels and Local Crop Notes

Part of the states eighty eight thousand crate crop will leave May 20 for their trip on May 25. Mrs Christine Walker, Donald and Ronald Ray, Virgil and Melvin Johnson left Thursday for homes in California. Mrs Alvie Griffith attended the Ada Farm Bureau directors meeting last week. Mr and Mrs Oscar Huffines of Sulphur were guests Sunday in the Alvie Griffith home.

Christine Walker Donald Ronald Ray Virgil Melvin Johnson California Alvie Griffith Farm Bureau Ada Oscar Huffines

Fisherman Sees Lucky Catch With Two Heavy Black Bass

A fisherwoman pulled the luckiest catch of the day, landing two black bass weighing 242 pounds each.

Grade school picnic at Sulphur draws big turnout

The entire grade school went on a picnic at Sulphur Monday inviting parents to join. Five busloads carried in drivers Brady Farmer Dyer Johnson and Haskins. Activities included hiking skating water play and photo taking. Children thanked Steffens for the ice cream enjoyed by all.

Brady Farmer Dyer Steffens

Bible School Planned At First Baptist Church

Rev Pat Landrum announced at Sunday service that a Bible school is planned for the third weekend in June. He noted the date could be changed if it interferes with anyone’s plans and mentioned a plan to show a film on a upcoming Sunday night.

Pat Landrum First Baptist Church

Weekend Visit From Fort Leonard Wood Family

Mr and Mrs Jackie Martin and son Ricky from Ft Leonard Wood Missouri spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs H D Welch and Mr and Mrs Tony Martin.

Jackie Martin Ricky Ft. Leonardwood H. D. Welch Tony Martin

Kinseys Host Kinsey Family at Bromide Gathering

Mr and Mrs H L Kinsey visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Kinsey in Bromide Sunday night. Frank Rogers called on R H Patterson Sunday afternoon.

Bill Melton S. Melton H. L. Kinsey Mrs. Kinsey Frank Rogers R. H. Patterson

Lydia Myrick Moves Into Granny Henderson’s Place

Mrs. Lydia Myrick has moved into her new house, the former Granny Henderson’s place, marking a local home milestone.

Lydia Myrick Granny Henderson

Local residents share visits and recoveries in Oklahoma

Lillian Dyer returns home after visiting her mother in California. Mrs Glen Johnson and husband Glen recover from back surgery at Wesley Hospital in Oklahoma City and are told his condition is as good as could be expected with at least three more weeks in hospital. Gene Brewington of Oklahoma City visited friends and relatives in Vanoss over the weekend.

Lillian Dyer California Glen Johnson Glen Wesley Hospital Oklahoma City Gene Brewington Vanoss

Vanessa Home Demonstration Club Holds May Meeting

The Vaness Home Demonstration Club met on Wednesday May 12 with President Mrs Louise Welch presiding. Mrs Alene Miller led singing America, Mrs Goldie Cornell offered the devotional and prayer was led by Mrs Sarah Neal. Members answered roll call by giving one advantage of frozen foods.

Vaness Home Demonstration Club Louise Welch America Alene Miller Goldie Cornell Sarah Neal Secre H. D. Club Alfred Baylis Simon Patton

Local club reviews report and plans Scout sponsorship

tary's report was given and ap proved. As unfinished business, we dis cussed sponsoring a Boy Scout troop, but thus far have no definite report. The club also voted to buy the ticket for our queen to attend the Antic No. 3 Auxiliary program at East Central Thursday night. Mrs. Geneva (7) gave a good and helpful demonstration on freezing meats and vegetables for the lock er. She demonstrated the latest and best ways of freezing your foods. The demonstration was fol lowed by Mrs. G. M. Pitt and Mrs. Sarah Neal giving helpful points for the same demonstration. Mrs. Verlin Berger and Mrs. Naomi Bradly served home made cookies and pop to 14 members. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting set for June 9 at the school lunch room. The lesson will be on Standards of Judging.

Tary East Central Geneva G. M. Pitt Sarah Neal Verlin Berger Naomi Bradly

Mercer In Hospital For Heart Condition Care

Hart community resident A. H. Mercer entered Valley View Hospital Wednesday night for treatment of a heart condition. He remains hospitalized and no longer requires the oxygen tent. James Paul and wife and Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Mercer of Oklahoma City have visited his bedside.

A. H. Mercer Valley View Hospital James Paul M. E. Mercer Oklahoma City

Ada Residents Announce Early Week Socials

This past week Mrs. Bob Carroll and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Miller of Ada were noted as hosting gatherings.

Bob Carroll Noah Miller Ada

Weekend Visit From Edward Crawford

Edward Crawford of Okmulgee spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thomason Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Pipes and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stanfield.

Edward Crawford Okmulgee Bill Thomason Earnest Pipes J. S. Stanfield

Mrs Grant Johnson Learns of Sister Maude Hunter's Death

Mrs Maude Hunter died in Wichita Falls Texas. Her sister Mrs Grant Johnson planned to attend the funeral with her brother Drexel Sales.

Grant Johnson Maude Hunter Wichita Falls Texas Drexel Sales

Vanoss Seniors to Galveston for Baccalaureate and Commencement

Vanoss seniors Wanda Sue Davis Mary Ann Griffith and Eugene Summers will attend a Baccalaureate service held Sunday and a Commencement exercise planned for Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Kin are hosting.

Vanoss Wanda Sue Davis Mary Ann Griffith Eugene Summers Mrs. Kin

Mary Ann Griffith Displays Dress Revue Attire

Mary Ann Griffith participated in a dress revue at East Central last week sharpening outfits and fashion sense in the campus display.

Mary Ann Griffith East Central

Frisco Family News and Mother’s Day Visits

Mrs. A T Minor and Anthony visited Ada to see her mother Mrs. Gertrude Sliger. Mrs Glen Mobley and daughters Bill and Marian Robbins of Dallas stayed with Mrs. W R Robbins for Mother's Day. Ken Lance traveled to Yakima Washington last week. Boda Hisan and family visited Mrs L C Colbert in Coalgate for Mother’s Day gifts.

A. T. Minor Anthony Ada Gertrude Sliger Glen Mobley Bill Marian Robbins Dallas Tex W. R. Robbins Ken Lance Yakima, Wash Boda Hisan Charles Shirley Coalgate L. C. Colbert

Sissy the boxer expects and comforts dolls

Sissy, the Dea Lance family dog, is expecting and has adopted Sandra's three dolls. She licks and whines when the crying doll cries, demonstrating comforting behavior as practice for motherhood.

Sissy Dea Lance Sandra

Tracy Couple Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Bill McDonald and Patty Beth of Tracy California headed home Monday after spending the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs H B Herion.

Bill McDonald Patty Beth Tracy, Calif H. B. Herion

Barbara Herron Joins Fleet Drilling Company as Accountant

Barbara Herron is employed by the Fleet Drilling Company of Ada as an accountant. PFC Joe Junior Morgan, on furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan, plans to leave Sunday night for Camp Pendleton California.

Barbara Herron The Fleet Drilling Company of Ada PFC Joe Junior Morgan Mrs Joe Morgan Camp Pendleton Calif

Miss Dora Daniel Finds Gate Receipts Washed Clean

The H. D. Club treasurer Dora Daniel forgot to remove $20.90 in the laundry after a basketball game at McLish. The money survived the wash intact and clean, proving the “filthy lucre” can be washed and still usable.

Dora Daniel H. D McLish

Family News Items Highlight Dibrell Phillip Gift

Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis received a picture of their only grandchild Dibrell Phillip for Mother's Day. Clayton Stegall of Noble visited his parents Mr and Mrs J W Stegall. Mr and Mrs Wendell Price are

Alfred Baylis Little Dibrell Phillip Clayton Stegall Noble, J J. W. Stegall Wendell Price

Two Absent At H. D. Club May Meeting

The H. D. Club met May 13 with 20 members present and two absent. They planned a May 17 mailbox painting at 9:00, followed by lunch. A demonstration on freezer food prep was given and a gift was voted for Carel McNinch and Jimmy Riley.

Carel McNinch Jimmy Riley Emily Hisan Bessie Baylis Dea Lance George Lance Marion McDonald Tracy Calif Gertrude Herron

Melba Byrd Honored by Family Before Graduation

A group of Melba Byrd’s relatives and friends gathered Sunday at her parents’ home, the Byrds, for a belated recognition. Melba is set to graduate with Stonewall High School’s class. Attendees included multiple Byrd family members and friends from Ada, McKinney, Cleburn, and Oklahoma City, plus senior sermon guests Hubert Byrd and Velmar Sanders, with a Sunday dinner shared in the Byrd home.

Melba Byrd Coy Byrd Melba Stonewall High School B. W. Scott Arlie Jenny Cleburn Tex Clifford Byrd Bobby and Jerry McKinney, Tex R. W. Byrd Rickie Oklahoma City G. B Buck Scott Jeannene Garry Horton

Clubwomen Paint and Repair Community Mail Boxes

About 15 clubwomen gathered Monday at nine for a community project. They arrived with brushes hammers nails and saws and began brushing dusting and scraping the mail boxes and posts in preparation for painting.

Lula High School Graduation Honor Dinner

Mr and Mrs Simon Patton were dinner guests of Mr Pattons daughter and Mr and Mrs Buck Daniel at Lula. Afternoon visits by Clara Kennedy and Dora Daniel honored Miss Shirla Daniel who graduates from Lula High School. All attended the senior sermon Sunday afternoon.

Simon Patton Patton Buck Daniel Lula Daniel Clara Kennedy Dora Daniel Shirla Daniel Lula High School

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. Miller Billy Ray Davis Plymouth Deloris Perry Arlene Jones Mrs. Berry Bishop of Monroe Abbott Henry Dees Charley Ray Johnson Donald Ray MecNinch Earl Patterson Stockton Marian Chambers T. Gasaway Carolyn Muller Curtiss Meyer J. B. King Limestone Mrs. King Sey A. W. McCurry Colbert McCurry Associated Press Oklahoma Federal State Reporting Service Phoot Bible School Planned Warmack Insurance First National Ada, Okla Hart Community Alvie L. Griffith Mercer Magnetos Lester L. Luton Lowe Brothers Plax Raymond Cowen Bertram, Texas National Research Council Evere North Broadway Plex PLAX Lowe Brothers Save ADA Lumber CO Frisco Seminole Mrs. J. R. Berryhill Ton Frances Lance Ada News Dor. Willard Stonewall, Okla ADA Iron and Metal CO
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